What's in my gold backpack anyway?

My friend wanted to know why I needed to carry around a backpack with me anyway. So this is the answer. The main reason is my big ol' slr camera which I always have on hand. I wish a smaller camera could suffice, I really do, but there's nothing like a photo taken on my trusty Nikon.

From left to right

• Notebook and Diary both from Typo with a good fineliner pen to scribble down ideas, sketches and appointments 
• Bricanyl asthma inhaler, because I have asthma although I haven't had to use mine in almost a year
• Sportsgirl Remove IT nailpolish remover wipes and a nail file for touch ups on the go as I'm pretty ocd about my nails 
• Gold glomesh purse, which replaced my old silver one which finally wore out after nearly 10+ years of on and off use. I picked up the gold one at Surry Hills markets for $7 
• I only wear two colours of lipstick, either my Sportsgirl Juicy Watermelon or Mac Russian Red 
• Camera bag, why are they always so ugly?
• Hair brush, with hair as fine as mine I am brushing my hair constantly or by the end of the day it looks like a birds nest 
• My crappy old Nokia with my Melissa jelly sandal and Doc Marten boot ketei straps 
• Karen Walker sunglasses and sunglass case from eyegoodies
• My keys with my I heart NY, Madonna Confessions tour and Henry the train keyring's 
• Mirror 
• Business card holder and cards which need to be updated asap

Collar me chic

Y'all know by know that I love me some black sheer action, so this City Chic dress with its cute on trend collar detail was a no brainer for me. Its also the first outfit I've worn in a while which Henry actually liked, I guess there was no gold backpack this time haha. He much prefers my vintage gold chain quilted bag which had been lent to my sister to never be seen again, till I saw my chance to re-claim it recently.

Outfit Details
Dress City Chic Mod Contrast Cuff Dress $119.95
Belt Old favourite vintage number from Camberwell Market
Bag Savers $3 many many years ago (2008 in fact)
Sunglasses Karen Walker Super Dupers from eyegoodies
Loafers Sportsgirl
    Gold accessories to match the gold buttons. My gold Estelle Dévé Asperatis Bangle from her sample sale, vintage gold buckle belt and vintage gold chain quilted bag.

Pretty loafers and frilly lace socks

Me again. I also blogged this outfit over at the City Chic blog, which you can follow for updates on all things City Chic from me and the rest of the blogging team. xoxo

The writing's on the wall

McQueens Denim, a new Melbourne based denim label named after Steve McQueen, threw an awesome launch party in Darlinghurst last night. So far it was the most Melbourne of any event I've been to in Sydney so I felt right at home, perhaps because it was a Melbourne brand? The venue, District01, with its inner city warehouse vibe, also reminds me of home. Why is Melbourne on my mind so much right now you ask? Well I'm headed down next week for LMFF and I can't bloody wait, been missing home so much recently.
  Models posing in their McQueens jeans.
 



The theme for the night was denim + leather.

I dressed on theme. Not really the best photo of Emilia and I, you can thank Henry for that.

As did this girl with the awesome Harley Davidson vest.

Loved his collar detail.

My friend Emilia's awesome vintage fringed leather skirt.

My on theme outfit, although the vest isn't actually leather, its just a shiny fabric that people assume is leather (not vinyl either, not sure what it is).

Outfit Detials
Studded vest Vintage from Perth Fashion Week's Vintage Caravan market
Denim shirt Vintage from Surry Hills Market
Pleated black maxi skirt My Size
Blue creepers Jeffrey Campbell
Sunglasses Karen Walker from eyegoodies


This backpack is very controversial in my relationship, Henry absolutely hates it. I however am in love with it, I mean come on, its a patent metallic gold backpack, what's not to love? I was so stoked to find it for $5 in Sydney road on my last trip to Melbourne. Also the other night when Clueless was on TV I noticed not one but two similar backpacks which just cemented my feelings for this one. Yes it is love. Looking forward to hitting up Sydney Road again on this trip down, Savers, Episode, Kinki Gerlinki and Barkly Square I've missed you.
  Russh magazine was given new meaning. And on that note xoxo

WIN: H by Heather Lighton

This pleated black maxi skirt has fast become a favourite in my wardrobe. My Size kindly sent it to me to review a couple of weeks ago, and I've practically lived in it ever since. My only issue with the skirt is its a little big, I could have gone down one or even two sizes. As I have never shopped at My Size before I wasn't familiar with their sizing you see, but belting it works for me. Yes I could have exchanged it, but I'm lazy when it comes to things like that and also I loved the skirt so much I wanted to wear it then and there and not have to wait. Regardless no one seems to notice and instead I just get complement after complement when wearing it out and about, in fact yesterday in the city three different people ran after me to ask about it. Does this happen to anyone else? Seriously every time I go out someone asks me where at least one thing I'm wearing is from...I've never asked a stranger such a question or felt compelled to do so (well except for when I'm taking street style photos, then I ask them where every single item is from, haha) Anyway I don't actually mind, ask away.

Outfit Details
Leopard jumper A Savers find from a few years ago
Black maxi skirt My Size
Belt Vintage from Camberwell Market
Necklace H by Heather Lighton 'Tessie' necklace
Tote DI$COUNT
Loafers Sportsgirl
Lace frill socks $5 cheapies
Umbrella Japan
Specs New Osiris specs from Specsavers
  Whats a Fashion Hayley outfit post without a shot of my cute frilly lace socks and shoes? Its my thing guyz!
  My awesome H by Heather Lighton 'Tessie' necklace up close. For some reason this piece reminds me of Pebbles from The Flinstones, which is why I teamed it with my leopard print jumper.
  WIN
My super talented slashy friend (photographer/jewellery designer/cool Melbourne babe) Heather has taken Melbourne by storm with her super cute and affordable (only $39) hand crafted beaded necklaces, H by Heather Lighton. Heather's so talented she even shot the lookbook herself (mad skills right there!) Stocked at Kids in Berlin and Corky Saint Clair in Melb with an ever growing list of stockists Heather has kindly offered one of my readers the chance to WIN their very own necklace!!! The winner can choose from the 18 different colour combo's on offer, all named after Heather's friends.
To enter please like the H by Heather Lighton facebook page, leaving a comment on her wall and copy+paste that comment back on this blog post, easy!
Competition closes Wednesday 29th Feb at 5pm AEST.
Competition open worldwide!!!
Good luck, xoxo

Hayley the model?

Yesterday the camera's turned on to me for a change. Instead of being behind the scenes directing the models it was me who sat on the make up chair getting my hair and make-up done editorial style (think big!). Why? It was all for Toni & Guy's fun collab with Aussie fashion bloggers: Toni & Guy Hair Meet Wardrobe. My hair has never looked more crazy yet awesome!

I love looking at make-up artists kits. So many palettes, creams and potions, I want to know how to use it all too.
  My clothes waiting to be styled by the stylist, which I must say was a weird yet positive experience, being styled in your own personal style. They came up with something I wouldn't have thought of but it worked so well with the theme.
  Accessories the stylist brought in. I'm always partial to some Alexandra Blak neon jewellery.
 
Another weird thing is to see your personal style on mood boards and morphed into a set. Yes, I get it, I love Japan, haha.
  Behind the scenes of the shoot with me in front of the camera wanting to die, haha. Now I know what its like for the models I work with, its so confusing being told by different people "half smile, no smile, wait hold it there, more happy, no not that happy"...and it goes on. It wasn't all bad, we got some good shots in the end and I can not wait to show you the final images and to see the other bloggers shots too. So much fun, thanks Toni & Guy  xxx

Versace'd

I'm in love with my new vintage Versace shirt bought at Surry Hills market on the weekend. So much so that a post that features anything more than this fab shirt just isn't going to happen right now. Its all about the shirt! I think it looks great with my blonde hair, red lips and Karen Walker Sunnies, even if I do say so myself. Have you ever loved one piece in your wardrobe so much that its all you want to wear every day? That's how I feel right now. xxx

Park Life Plushy

Do you see the stuffed toy whale in the fountain to the left of me? That plush toy has followed us around Redfern all week. We first saw it last weekend in a lane near our house, just sitting in the street. Then a few days ago it was a few blocks away and we joked that it was slowly trying to get back to the ocean. Then today there it was, sitting in the fountain in Redfern park about ten blocks away from where we first saw it.

Outfit details
Blue lace dress City Chic Lace Dancer Dress $119.95
Brown basket bag Vintage from Savers in Brunswick for $4
Black resin flower necklace Make Believe
Bangles Elke Kramer black resin studded bangle
Rings MOMA NYC and Corky Saint Clair
Sunglasses Karen Walker Super Duper's from Eyegoodies
Black platform mary-janes Wittner on sale for $56.95 down from $189.95
Lace socks Paddys Market $5
Flower headband Sportsgirl on sale for $4.95

I blogged this outfit over at the City Chic blog too, check it out for more photos xoxo